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Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.
Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.
Lysander when handing over the command of the fleet to
Callicratidas, the Spartan, said to him, "I deliver you read more
Lysander when handing over the command of the fleet to
Callicratidas, the Spartan, said to him, "I deliver you a fleet
that is mistress of the seas."
Tell that to the Marines--the sailors won't believe it.
Tell that to the Marines--the sailors won't believe it.
Hearts of oak are our ships,
Gallant tars are our men.
Hearts of oak are our ships,
Gallant tars are our men.
Hearts of oak are are ships,
Hearts of oak are our men.
Hearts of oak are are ships,
Hearts of oak are our men.
Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!
Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!
Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.
Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.
The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and
ornament; it is its ancient and natural read more
The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and
ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; the floating
bulwark of the island.
Britain's best bulwarks are her wooden walls.
Britain's best bulwarks are her wooden walls.
